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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

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British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat

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LNG Canada is moving ahead with a $33-billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling the facility’s LNG production capacity.

B.C. calls for more support as softwood lumber left out of new federal tariff relief

Economy
Premier David Eby expressed frustration Monday that the federal government’s latest tariff-relief measures do not include support for the softwood lumber industry.

Forestry grant to support workers affected by tariffs

Labour
Forestry workers, employers and communities across British Columbia are expected to benefit from a provincial forestry support grant aimed at helping the sector respond to tariffs and market pressures.

B.C. expands fast-track list with 17 new priority projects

Economy
B.C. is adding 17 major resource and infrastructure projects to its fast-track list as the province looks to speed up development amid global economic uncertainty.

B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

Economy
B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.
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B.C. opts into federal temporary foreign worker exemption for rural employers, but rejects higher cap

Economy
British Columbia is partially opting into a federal temporary foreign worker (TFW) program aimed at providing relief for rural employers facing labour shortages.

Kootenay residents to gain expanded access to employment supports

Economy
Residents in B.C.’s Kootenay region facing barriers to work will see increased access to community-based employment services as part of a $18.6-million provincial expansion aimed at improving job readiness and stability.

Contract talks stalled for union workers at Victoria’s Empress hotel

Tourism
Contract talks have broken off between Victoria’s Fairmont Empress hotel and the union representing its workers.

Golden gains as Durston brings design and prototyping in-house

Business
Durston is expanding in Golden, bringing prototyping in-house and creating new opportunities for local innovation and talent in the outdoor gear industry.
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StatCan jobs report says B.C. lost 19,000 jobs in March

Economy
British Columbia lost 19,000 jobs in March, pushing the province’s unemployment rate up to 6.7 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.

B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators

Tourism
British Columbia has launched a pilot project aimed at speeding up permits for adventure tourism operators, with the province promising a simpler process and shorter wait times.
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